What’s up r/Politics! My name is Kim King-Hinds and I’m a lawyer, marathon runner, and freshman Member of Congress who serves on 3 committees and 7 subcommittees.
 
My home is the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) which is a part of the Marianas Archipelago (also includes Guam). We are a community of just under 50,000 people who reside on the islands of Saipan, Rota, and Tinian. Our culture is incredibly diverse with two main indigenous groups: Chamorro and Refaluwasch.
 
Most Americans have no idea what the CNMI is, nor do they know it is a part of the US. I’m trying to change that. If you have a question, please ask!

Proof: https://sh.reddit.com/user/RepKimKingHinds/comments/1ij9q1w/rpolitics_ama_proof/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

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21 comments

  1. Aloha kāua!

    Why are Guam and NMI two distinct territories? Is there a historical reason?

  2. How does it feel knowing that the majority of voters did not want you as their representative and that you only won because of the vote being split between the Democrat and Independant candidates?

    For those that aren’t aware, she was elected with 40% of the vote, just under 5,000 in total.

  4. Given the history of the CNMI and as a Republican, do you support President Trump’s proposed forced relocation of Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip?

  5. Hello, thank you for being here!

    What are you top 3 biggest concerns, and how can we improve them?

  7. Would you rather fight 1 horse sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses?

  8. Hello Congresswoman! As an island community, do you experience or are you worried about the effects of climate change?

  9. Since the Mariana Islands are so remote, the availability of sufficient factory authorized technicians and parts must be a challenge. What is your opinion on the right to repair movement and the practice of VIN-locking?

  10. Do most people in NMI want to remain part of the US, be independent or part of a different country? Is there any serious movement advocating for the latter two options.

  11. What do you plan to do to stop Elon Musks access to critical systems and personal information of millions of Americans? What should the legal consequences be for not abiding to the US constitution and trying to bypass Congress control of money?

  12. As a non-voting delegate to the House of Representatives, does your position on your committees allow you to actually influence legislation? In what way?

    Would you, as a citizen of the United States subject to taxation without representation, support full representation status in the House and Senate? Be it through statehood or some other method?

  13. Hows the scuba diving there? Always looking to see new wildlife and untouched reefs. Also what’s your biggest export? Fish must be delicious

  15. Hello! Been playing a lot of the CNMI map on Geoguessr recently to try and get a perfect score, and it looks beautiful.

    Do you want the CNMI to become a state, become independent, or remain as is? And do you think you should ‘merge’ with Guam?

  16. [The National Climate Assessment](https://nca2023.globalchange.gov/chapter/30/) has described the United States’s Pacific territories, including the CNMI, as at risk due to climate change.

    As both a resident of the CNMI and a Republican politican, how do you reconcile the environmental well-being of your home with the Trump administration’s policy of climate change denial and gutting environmental regulations?

  17. The CNMI have experienced more and more severe damage to homes and infrastructure from the stronger and more frequent typhoons. Sea levels are rising at more than twice the global average, extreme weather is threatening water quality, and health risks like heat related illnesses and vector borne diseases are growing. Given these undeniable impacts of climate change on daily life in CNMI, what do you make of former President Trump’s repeated dismissal of climate change? How do you reconcile supporting a leader who downplays a crisis that is already affecting the people you represent?

  18. Hi Congresswoman,

    Congratulations on your win.
    As a person of color, do you mind sharing any advice with other minorities on why they should vote Republican while ignoring all the racist and sexist remarks made by other Republicans in office?

    Should they look the other way, just deal with it, or maybe another alternative that hasn’t been offered?

  19. Hello Congresswoman, saludos from Puerto Rico! What role do you see for stronger collaboration between U.S. territories in advocating for better representation and resources?

  20. Does the geographical position of the Northern Marianas provide you and the islands with any unique diplomatic challenges that often take place separate from the Federal Government?

  21. What is your perspective on the Compacts of Free Association? How is the relationship between NMI and the Compact states?

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